Neurologic emergencies in the cancer patient Journal Article
| Authors: | Quinn, J. A.; Deangelis, L. M. |
| Article Title: | Neurologic emergencies in the cancer patient |
| Abstract: | Neurologic complications of cancer and its therapy are varied and common, but there are few true neurologic emergencies. However, when a neurologic emergency does occur, rapid diagnosis and treatment can preserve neurologic function and, in some circumstances, save a life. Epidural spinal cord compression, raised intracranial pressure (ICP), status epilepticus, and intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) are the most common neurologic emergencies in the cancer patient. This chapter details the clinical features, possible etiologies, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for each of these complications. |
| Keywords: | clinical feature; review; antineoplastic agents; cancer patient; nuclear magnetic resonance imaging; neoplasms; lorazepam; dexamethasone; diagnostic approach route; phenobarbital; spinal cord compression; corticosteroid; neurologic disease; brain hemorrhage; phenytoin; cerebral hemorrhage; epileptic state; nervous system diseases; intracranial pressure; diazepam; emergencies; brain scintiscanning; status epilepticus; humans; human; priority journal |
| Journal Title: | Seminars in Oncology |
| Volume: | 27 |
| Issue: | 3 |
| ISSN: | 0093-7754 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Inc. |
| Date Published: | 2000-06-01 |
| Start Page: | 311 |
| End Page: | 321 |
| Language: | English |
| PUBMED: | 10864219 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
| DOI/URL: | |
| Notes: | Export Date: 18 November 2015 -- Source: Scopus |
